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Alabama Legacy Moment: Mary Ivy Burks

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

November 21, 2017

Mary Ivy Burks led the founding of the Alabama Conservancy, now known as the Alabama Environmental Council. (APT)

Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association.